Riyadh: Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh launched yesterday the new trailer for the highly anticipated fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, set to take place on Saturday, February 22, in Riyadh for the title of Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion.
According to Saudi Press Agency, titled The Last Crescendo, the fight serves as a sequel to their first epic encounter, which opened the Riyadh Season last October and concluded with Beterbiev being crowned the first undisputed champion in the light heavyweight division since 2002-and the first in the four-belt era-after winning by majority decision. The title reflects the climax of their rivalry and its decisive conclusion, as this fight will determine the ultimate victor between the two fighters.
In addition to the main event, 'The Last Crescendo' will showcase several high-profile bouts. Daniel Dubois will take on Joseph Parker for the IBF Heavyweight title, while Shakur Stevenson faces Floyd Schofield for the WBC Lightweight title.
Other clashes include Carlos Adames against Hamzah Sheeraz for the Middleweight title and Vergil Ortiz Jr. versus Israil Madrimov for the interim Super Welterweight title.
Moreover, the competition will intensify between Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel for the interim Heavyweight title. The fight between Joshua Buatsi and Callum Smith for the interim Light Heavyweight title will also bring fierce excitement.
The promotional campaign features appearances by Advisor Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh, Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol, and Michael Buffer.